Coin-deposit receptacle.



B. F. FREEMAN.

com DEPOSIT RECEPTACLE. APPLICATION FI LED MAR. 19. 1915.

THE COLUMBIA PLANOGRAPH c0., WASHINGTON, D. c.

BENJAMIN F. FREEMAN, OF LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK.

COIN-DEPOSIT RECEPTACLE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. 22,1916.

Application filed March 19, 1915. Serial No. 15,549.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, BENJAMIN F. FREE- MAN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Long Island City, in the county of Queens and State of New York, have invented new and useful Improvements in Coin-Deposit Receptacles, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to coin deposit receptacles and pertains particularly to fare boxes and toy banks.

The object of the invention is to provide a coin collection receptacle designed to prevent the xtraction of coins through the receiving mouth either when the loo-x is in a normal upright position or when inverted.

A further object is to provide a novel gravity mechanism for rendering the machine inoperative when in its inverted position.

. The invention consists of the novel construction and arrangement of parts and will be more fully described and set forth in the following specification and claims, and illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which Figure 1 is afront elevation of the box showing a portion broken away to illustrate the position of the gravity catch. Fig. 2 is a partial section through the box and wheel chamber, showing the coin spaces and the ratchet wheel. Fig. 3 is a side view of a partial section through the box illustrating the operation of the weighted lug when the box is inverted, the lug having fallen down in the slotted guide way and engaged the teeth of the wheel to prevent the movement of the latter. Fig. 4 represents a modification of the top of the box, showing the coin recei ing opening located above the wheel, as diffe ent from the form indicated in Figs. 1, 2 and 3.

Referring to the drawing 1 re resents the walls or case of a toy bank or fare box. A wheel 2 is revolubly mounted on the top of the box with its axis substan ially in the same plane with the cover. This wheel is set in a vertical position extending down into the box and is provided with a plurality of coin spaces 3 located radially. Its width is suflicient to accommodate any coin which ma be inserted into the spaces 3. A tooth ratchet disk 4 extends around the periphery of the wheel 2 and a wheel casing 5 exte ds up ard over the wheel and is provided with a receiving opening 6, the length of which is substantially that of the opening of the coin spaces 3. As illustrated,the teeth of the disk e extend slightly above the edge of the opening 6 and provide a surface whereby a person may revolve the wheels. Beneath the top of the casing and within the box the wheel casing 5 extends down completely'surrounding the wheel, except for the discharge opening 7 which permits the escape downwardly of coins from the wheel spaces into the bank proper. Extending downwardly from the sides of the wheel casing is the slide-way 8 having a slot 9. A catch member 10 provided with weights 11 on its ends is arranged to slide within the slot 9. In Figs. 1 and 2 this weighted catch member 10 is shown in its lowermost position. Fig. 3 in partial section illustrates the position of the catch when the bank is inverted. the catch 10 having fallen to the opposite end of the slot 9 and come to rest between the teeth of the ratchet disk 4; The movement of the teeth and of the wheel with which they move is thus effectively prevented.

In the operation of the bank when in a normal vertical position a coin if inserted 7 into the opening 6 drops into one of the coin spaces 3 and carries the wheel 2 around by gravity or if the weight is not sufficient the wheel 2 and ratchet disk 4 may be rotated by hand. The coin drops out of the discharge opening 7 through the slide-way 8 and down intothe box or bank. It will be clear that because of the revoluble member coins may not be withdrawn from the bank when the latter is in an upright position. When the bank is inverted the catch member 10 slides down and engages the ratchet teeth of the disk 4 positi ely preventing rotation ofthe. 7 disk. In addition to this function the membe 10 effectually prevents escape of coins by falling into place across the discharge opening blocking the entrance thereto.

The receiving o ening may be located either as shown in the Figs. 1 and 2 remo ed from the immediate top of the wheel casing so as to prevent iniurv to the ratchet teeth or may be located as illustrated in Fig. 4 in which the opening is centrallv located at the top of the wheel casing 5. Suitable means for opening the bank ma be provided and is illustrated in the drawing as a door on the side of the bank. Locking means is :shown but this as well as the location of. the

door may be changed to suit the general design.

It will be clear from. the foregoing that the invention provides a simple compact structure adapted for use in tov banks or fare boxes of any description.' The respective positions, design and shape of the parts maybe varied without departing from the a revoluble coin wheel, spaced teeth on the periphery of said wheel, a guide-arm adiacent said wheel, and a gravity catch slidably mounted on said guide arm, said gravity catch being in its inoperative position when the coin receptacle is in normal vertical position and in its operative position when the receptacleis inverted. the catch falling into the space between the teeth to lock the Wheel from rotation.

3. In a coin receptacle, the combination with a revolnble coin wheel of a guide arrn adiacent said wheel, and a gravity catch slidably mounted on said guide arm, said.

arm having a transverse slot extending Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, i

therethrough and extending'throughout the length thereof, said gravity catch being in its inoperative position when the coin receptacle is in a normal vertical position and in its operative position when the receptacle is inverted.

4. In a. coin receptacle, the combination:

with a re'voluble coin wheel of a slotted guide arm ttClJtlCQDi) said wheelextendlngdownwardly, a gravlty catch slldably mounted within said slotted guide arm and extending 1 through the same,'and weights on either end of said gravity catch, said gravity catch being in its II1ODQI'RU GPOSltlOn whenithe coin receptacle is in a normal vertical position and in its operative position when the receptacle is inverted.

In a coin receptacle, the combination with a revoluble coin wheel, of a Slotted gulde arm on elther side of said Wheel extending down from and substantlallyparallel to said wheel, a gravity catch slidablv mounted within said slotted guide arms and extending through the-same, and weights on either end of said gravity catch, said gravity catch being in its inoperative position when the coin receptacle is in a normal vertical position and in its operative position when the receptacle is inverted. I

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of two subscribing wit- Washington, D. G. 

